Unit 3 - Setting goals for success

Observable and measurable end result of several objectives that must be accomplished in a given time frame

Idea of what you want to be or what you want to do

2 reasons why goals are important

Theory that says goal setting is essentially linked to task performance

Proponent of Goal Setting Theory

Based on the Goal Setting Theory, these contribute to higher and better task performance

Based on the Goal Setting Theory, goals should be this

Aspect of a goal that says it should be clear, otherwise you won’t be able to focus your efforts or truly feel motivated to achieve it.

Aspect of a goal that is important in order to track your progress and stay motivated

Aspect of a goal that says it should be realistic, achievable, and motivational

Aspect of a goal that says it should be applicable to the present situation and aligned to the vision you set.

Aspect of a goal that will motivate you and help you focus towards your goal. Deadline

Theories of Motivation

Theory of motivation that is defined as reward through interaction with environment

Motivation brought about by the resolution of needs

Proponent of the Hierarchy of needs

He said “If you plan on being less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life”

Highest in the Hierarchy of Needs. Characterized by achieving one’s full potential, including creative activities.

Two psychological needs

Characterized by prestige and feeling of accomplishment

Characterized as intimate relationships and friends

Two basic needs

Characterized by security and safety

Characterized with food, water, warmth, rest

This theory seeks to understand the causes of failure and success

4 windows of Weiner’s Model of Causality

Characterized by internal locus and stable performance

Characterized by internal locus and unstable performance

Characterized by external locus and stable performance

Characterized by external locus and unstable performance

Tendency for people to attribute situational factors for their own behavior, but more trait-based attributions for others

Says that people have a basic psychological need to view themselves in a positive light

This theory states that motivation depends on the person’s estimation of their chance of success and how much value they place on that achievement

According to this theory, students are oriented towards one of two kinds of goal in a learning situation.

Proponent of Goal Orientation Theory

Type of goal that is characterized by gaining recognition through grades, praises, and appreciation

Type of goal that is characterized by the inner desired for knowledge acquisition and self-improvement

This theory states that individuals can be categorized into two categories based on their behavior, specifically their reaction to failure

Proponent of Growth Mindset Theory

Two categories of Growth Mindset Theory

They believe that abilities are mostly innate and interpret failure as the lack of necessary abilities.

Believe that they can acquire any given ability provided they invest effort

States the existence of flow

The state of optimal experience characterized by total concentration and absorption in a challenging activity

Book made by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

He said “The greatest discovery of any generation is that human being can alter his life by altering his attitude:”